Why we're here

Created in 1996, the mission of the Starkville Area Arts Council (SAAC) is to build a strong, creative, connected community through the arts. All of our work, from the Cotton District Arts Festival to after-school programs and outreach, is guided by two fundamental principles:
  1. Art education builds well-rounded, creative problem solvers.
  2. Cultural growth leads to economic impact: art is a workforce development tool. 
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For ALL active SAAC and CDAF submission opportunities,  including Internships, Scholarships, CDAF Villages & Competitions, click on this link below!​
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Are you a potter, painter, photographer... or any other artist? Interested in a reading or a one-person show or submitting a mural?

The Latest News!

SAAC Valentine's Market

Feb. 10, 2023 | 2 - 6 pm | 122 East Main Street
Join us for a special Valentine's Pop-Up Market at the Starkville Area Arts Council Friday, February 10 from 2-6 pm and shop local for that special person in your life with some of our Artist Store artists and other local art vendors.

Are you an artist vendor interested in participating. Apply Below!

Upcoming AiPP Exhibit & Reception

Our first AiPP Exhibit of 2023 is "New Beginnings" featuring works by Samuel Lawson Jr. Join us for a reception at SAAC on Jan. 10 from 5:30-7 pm.

AiPP Call for Submissions

Open call for submissions for our first group show of 2023 - the 2023 Spring Showcase. Deadline to submit works is Feb. 5 at midnight. FREE to submit up to 3 works/artist. More info below.

AiPP Call for Submissions

Open call for submissions for our first 6 month group show! Deadline to submit works is Feb. 5 at midnight. FREE to submit works. More info below.

Public Art Proposals - Call for Submissions

The Small Town Center, with help from the Starkville Area Arts Council, is developing a Public Art Plan for Starkville.  Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, this plan will establish a set of goals and objectives for the implementation of engaging and culturally relevant public art across the entire community. The project will also assist in the creation of 3 public art projects that will kick off the implementation of this Public Art Plan. We are looking for artists to submit proposals for public art projects for locations identified in application. 

Read all about the project through the link below. Deadline to submit projects is Feb 10!

Just in case you missed it...

SAAC Artist Store

We're starting a new project, the SAAC Artist Store at our new address 122 E. Main St! Learn more and apply below! Open NOW!
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: SAAC is an equal opportunity organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, operation of programs, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for the public, all members of our staff, volunteers, vendors, and artist communities.